Pâte Brisée [paht bree-ZAY] is a French term for "short pastry". It is a rich, flaky dough used for sweet and savory crusts for pies, tarts, quiches, etc. This dough is very forgiving and easy to work with, if it rips when rolling it out simply press it back together. This recipe has been updated to include a soaking … [Read more...]
Snowball Cookies
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It's okay to indulge a little during the holidays, but it's always best to avoid highly-processed foods. Here is a favorite Christmas cookie, Snowball Cookies...they are tender little gems that melt in your mouth. This version has been updated with "better for you" ingredients. So you can feel good about making and sharing … [Read more...]
Baked Pumpkin Custard
Custards are delightful desserts and this baked pumpkin custard fits into that same category...smooth, rich, and creamy. Most assume that making custard is difficult...it does take some time and careful watching, but it's so worth the effort! I like to serve these custards with a creme-brulee style sugar topping (see … [Read more...]
“Easy” Eggnog Ice Cream
This ice cream is easy to make, using homemade eggnog and minimal other ingredients. It's a delicious holiday treat sprinkled with nutmeg on top. For an extra "creamy" ice cream, you'll want to use more cream when making the eggnog...though it's not necessary, as it's yummy as is. 4 1/2 cups homemade eggnog, … [Read more...]
“Fruitcake” Bites (Dried-Fruit Cookies)
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There are those who love fruit cake and those who don't (to put it nicely). I fall into the latter of the two...it's definitely not one of my favorites to say the least. But these cookies are really quite good. The taste is reminiscent of fruitcake, but in a good way :) These cookies are made with plenty of "natural" dried … [Read more...]
